The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has proposed nearly $1.2 million in civil penalties to Illinois coal mine operator M-Class Mining for trying to conceal a fire that broke out on a longwall section on August 13, 2021. After learning of the unextinguished fire through an anonymous complaint, MSHA issued an order on Aug. 14…
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Alamos Gold starts production at La Yaqui Grande
Alamos Gold has begun initial gold production at its La Yaqui Grande mine in Mexico, following the completion of construction earlier this month – ahead of schedule. The Canadian-based gold producer said a total of 991 ounces of gold were produced from the initial pour. La Yaqui Grande is expected to produce approximately 3,000 oz. in June, which Alamos said…
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Strata introduces the XD One – a lightweight, self-contained continuous personal dust monitor that is wearable or machine mountable. It has no filters, no pumps, no tubes, and no replaceable parts. Simply turn it on and secure in place.
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